Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
The vta+ senior instructional designer will work with a dynamic and innovative team of subject matter experts, training managers, m&e specialists, lms administrators, support staff, and community-based partners to design and develop new training and educational curriculum and materials for the vta+, including online self-study modules, instructional videos, activity guides, presentations and other multimedia content related to communicable disease intervention and pandemic response.
Specifically, the vta senior instructional designer will:
Apply professional instructional design skills to articulate course design, apply learning objectives and outcomes for new training and educational content, include supportive learning activities and assessments
And select appropriate technologies and tools to achieve training and educational goals for vta
Consult with faculty and staff to determine methods for delivery of course content and effective use of technology that promotes learner engagement and knowledge acquisition
Support faculty and staff in the creation of multimedia content, including online self-study modules (in articulate rise or comparable course authoring software), instructional videos, activity guides, presentations, and facilitator guides and oversees the production of course content according to an established schedule
Provide support for testing content and tools to meet ada and vta-specified accessibility requirements, research and document copyright for embedded media and other non-faculty-created content
Coordinate with lms administrator to deploy content on learning management platforms
Work in a collaborative manner with other instructional designers, technology staff, faculty, and teaching assistants and demonstrates diplomacy and tact in all communications
Work in a collaborative manner with others in a diverse environment and at all levels in the organization to prioritize work assignments, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations
Conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training
Actively seeks out knowledge of new and emerging learning technologies
Identifies appropriate design models, construct proper elearning project management plans, effectively communicates timelines, and ensure smooth communication flow amongst the team members to reduce delays in the design process
Stresses the importance of making modules engaging and interactive, arriving at the right mix of multimedia content, interactive game elements and mechanics etcTo ensure the attention of the learners.
Department description
Ucsf institute for global health sciences (ighs) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populationsIt integrates ucsf expertise in all of the health, social, and biological sciences, and focuses that expertise on pressing issues in global healthIghs works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aimsIghs seeks to improve health worldwide, especially in developing countries, through research that informs policy.
Ighs is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organizationWe strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgroundsPlease see our statement on anti-racism here: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/statement-structural-racism
The california department of public health (cdph) and universities of california, san francisco (ucsf) and los angeles (ucla), joined together in april of 2020 to rapidly train, scale, and sustain a workforce to respond to the covid-19 pandemicTogether, we built the california virtual training academy (vta) to equip a diverse group of approximately 10,000 redirected state employees, local health jurisdiction staff, community-based organizations, and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to provide crucial services in case investigation and contact tracingAs the pandemic evolved, so did the vta, quickly pivoting to meet the needs of local health jurisdictions (lhjs) by creating additional training and support mechanisms to address remote workforce management, outbreak management, vaccine communications, school reopening, and moreOur trainings use adult learning modalities that focus on skill development through a mix of online self-study, interactive webinars, and virtual skill development labs.
Required qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in education, instructional design or related area and 3+ years of related work experience; and/or equivalent experience/training
Thorough knowledge of instructional design principles and learning strategies, including needs analysis, backwards design, learning outcomes and assessment design, and instructional approaches including lecture, discussion, activities, projects, etc.
Thorough knowledge of applying adult learning theories and educational methodologies
Thorough knowledge of e-learning strategies including but not limited to courses (e.g., processes and technologies, etc.)
Advanced level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization
Knowledge to conduct appropriate job and task analyses in the context of instructional design of technical or specialized training
Experience creating and deploying curriculum with common course authoring software, including elucidat, articulate rise, easygenerator, articulate storyline, adobe captivate
Experience producing instructional videos with common applications, such as camtasia, screencastify, camstudio, adobe premiere, imovie, etc.
Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and strong collaboration and negotiation skills
Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree in education, instructional design or related area
Thorough knowledge of functional area and understands how work within one course may impact work being done on other courses or in other areas
Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures, including policies that impact online course development
Thorough knowledge of the technical tools and platforms to achieve the delivery of engaging and media-rich online learning content, and of trends in the use and effectiveness of educational technology and learning
Thorough knowledge and skills with relevant business software systems
About ucsf
The university of california, san francisco (ucsf) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient careIt is the only campus in the 10-campus uc system dedicated exclusively to the health sciencesWe bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of healthWe are home to five nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride values
Ucsf is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talentsWe seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our pride values.
In addition to our pride values, ucsf is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforceWe are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient careAdditional information about ucsf is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal employment opportunity
The university of california san francisco is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job code and payroll title
006148 instructional designer 3
Job category
Supervisory / management
Bargaining unit
99 - policy-covered (no bargaining unit)
Employee class
Contract
Percentage
100%
Appointment end date
31-jul-2022
Location
Remote / telecommute
Shift
Days
Shift length
8 hours
Additional shift details
Monday - friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
